NAGRC boosts Ugandan youth poultry farming at Kasolwe Stock Farm
Inputs and training aim to lift rural incomes and food security.
UGANDA – Young farmers from Uganda’s Busoga region are gaining significant support for poultry operations through an initiative run by the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) at Kasolwe Stock Farm in Kamuli District.
This programme seeks to update poultry methods, raise living standards, and strengthen food supplies for village communities by drawing in hundreds of young people and small-scale producers keen on superior breeds and hands-on guidance.
Central to the effort stood the handover of 50,000 Kuroiler chickens, a versatile type valued for yielding both meat and eggs while suiting backyard setups.
Kuroilers thrive due to strong resistance against illnesses, fit for local weather, and quick maturation, with each hen capable of producing up to 200 eggs annually alongside steady meat output for family sales.
Such toughness cuts losses, turning poultry into a practical trade even for those new to farming.
Recipients picked up key supplies like mineral salts to boost fertility and kits for artificial breeding, steps that promise better offspring and lasting upgrades to local flocks.
Pairing top birds with current techniques not only ramps up yields but arms youth with know-how for ongoing poultry care amid issues like sickness waves, weak feeds, and scarce quality stock.
Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga oversaw the gathering and stressed government backing for youth involvement to reshape poultry work.
She pointed out how chicken rearing lets young Ugandans earn cash, aid countrywide food needs, and cut joblessness in countryside spots while urging adoption of solid care routines for business gains.
Farm as training centre
Kasolwe Stock Farm now acts as a main site for breeding chickens, growing numbers, and building skills in high-grade production, feed mixes, health checks, and grower sessions.
It blends real-world lessons for youth and small farmers on housing right, shot schedules, feed plans, egg boosts, and safety steps to keep diseases out.
Delivering knowledge with better birds makes Uganda’s poultry trade both money-making and steady over time.
Groups like Uganda First rallied over 139 farmer circles to join, fostering teamwork, idea swaps, and mutual aid among starters.
Attendees voiced excitement over reaching high-output types, expert help, and fresh tools that lift odds for thriving poultry ventures.
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